Creamy Cauliflower Au Gratin with Bacon
It is filled with tender cauliflower and bacon in a cheesy sauce that is topped with bread crumbs. This will be the hit of the dinner table!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4-5 cups cauliflower florets about 1 medium head
- ½ pound chopped bacon
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ¼ cup grated gruyere cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted melted butter
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Steam or boil 4-5 cups cauliflower florets until just tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and place the florets in a 2-quart casserole dish.
- In a medium-sized skillet add ½ pound chopped bacon. Cook until crisp and sprinkle on top of the cauliflower in the casserole dish.
- Returning to the same skillet add 5 tablespoons unsalted butter and melt over medium heat. Add ¼ cup all-purpose flour and cook about a minute until it thickens.
- Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk, 1 ¼ cup grated gruyere cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Whisk until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened. Pour evenly over the cauliflower and bacon.
- Top the sauce with ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Combine 2 tablespoons unsalted melted butter and ¼ cup bread crumbs in a small bowl and sprinkle over on top of the parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and slightly brown at the top.
Nutrition
Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1016mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 848IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 458mg | Iron: 1mg
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